Factory backup camera removal

Tiny
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  • 2014 TOYOTA FJ-40
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 36,925 MILES
Hi I have a 2014 FJ Cruiser and I took out the factory stereo and installed a new one. However I would like to use the factory installed backup camera den hook it up to the aftermarket stereo. I do not know which wire is for the backup camera because the OEM mirror also has an auto dimming function. I have researched all over and cannot find the wiring diagram for this model car for the backup camera. Any suggestions? I do know I need to cut the wire in half and I have to pull the wire between the roof and the felt of the car and pull it out but how would I bring the wire down all tucked into the sides connect it to the aftermarket stereo? Thanks!
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Saturday, March 16th, 2019 AT 11:28 AM

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Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

I was able to find the entire schematic for the components you are looking for. However, I had to break it into three separate pictures because if its size. I made sure to overlap the pictures so you can follow them from one to the next.

Let me know if this is what you needed.

Take care,
Joe
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Saturday, March 16th, 2019 AT 3:28 PM
Tiny
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Hi I see the schematic however I am not too sure which color wire is the correct one for the backup camera? Thank you.
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Saturday, March 16th, 2019 AT 6:38 PM
Tiny
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There are four that come from the camera, brown, black, red, and white. Is that what you needed?

Let me know,

Joe
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Saturday, March 16th, 2019 AT 8:12 PM
Tiny
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Hey on the picture I posted I do not know which one is for the backup camera. For example the red and silver one and all the other ones and even if I did find it how would I connect it to the aftermarket radio?
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Saturday, March 16th, 2019 AT 8:59 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:
The four that I indicated I see in your picture. They are direct from the camera. As far as which ones will connect to the new system, I would need to sit and study the schematic that came with the new system.

I am really sorry, I have no idea what exactly you are working with. I hope you understand. However, the wires I indicated, I see going into the plug in your picture, and according to my schematic, they all come from the camera.
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Saturday, March 16th, 2019 AT 10:20 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks and I did all the wiring. However, no video is showing but when I put the car in reverse the screen turns black.
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Thursday, March 21st, 2019 AT 5:48 PM
Tiny
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You have to determine which of the wires is for the video send. Honestly, this isn't something that a mechanic gets into. At this point, you are taking me into uncharted territory. I wish I could tell you exactly which one is the video send from the camera.
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Thursday, March 21st, 2019 AT 7:02 PM

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